Firefighters have been tackling a blaze at Glasgow Southern General Hospital.

It is the second fire to hit a major construction site in the city in as many days.

Emergency services were called to the site where contractor Brookfield Multiplex is currently working on a new hospital building shortly after 1pm.

The fire was brought under control quickly. It is understood the blaze happened in the second floor plant room. There were no casualties reported from the incident and an investigation has been launched into the circumstances surrounding the fire at the £840m facility.

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On Saturday, more than 40 firefighters were called out to Glasgow's Scottish Hydro concert arena after a fire broke out in the domed roof.

It has emerged the fire was caused by sparks from welding on the roof.

The new building, which is due to open shortly, is now being assessed by contractor Lend Lease. It will look at the fire and water damage and decide whether the arena will still be ready to open in September as planned.

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